James Wood

M, #6739, b. circa 1885
     James Wood was born circa 1885 at Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of John Wood and Jessie Imlach. His family was known by the tee-name of "King".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Jessie Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter; Alexr Wood, son; Catherine Wood, daughter; Helen Wood, mother.1
James Wood was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 60 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Jessie Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Hellen Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; Maggie Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Jessie B Wood, daughter.2

Citations

  1. [S5679] 1891, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, male, age 6, born in Portessie, Banffshire, scholar, resident in Portessie."
  2. [S5550] 1901, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, male, age 16, born in Buckie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 60 Portknockie."